Taylor Swift's Latest Instagram Comment Is Drawing Ire From Fans
Talk to any Taylor Swift fan, and they’ll likely lament about how upsetting it’s been that their gal hasn’t been doing much press to coincide with her new album, Reputation. Despite an occasional Twitter message here and Instagram photo there, Tay has remained unusually silent throughout the whole year, likely because she just wants her new music to speak for itself.
That’s why it was a surprise when Taylor took to her Instagram page on Wednesday to write a little message to her fans to celebrate her 28th birthday. “I love you guys so much. This was a photo @paul_sidoti took at @capitalofficial Jingle Bell Ball in London a few days ago. I couldn’t have asked for a better year, all thanks to you,” she wrote. “Thanks for all the birthday wishes. Can’t wait to see what 28 will be like. See you on tour.”
However, despite the benign comment, many people on the Internet haven’t kindly received her “better year” sentiment. While Taylor may have had a good year winning a court case (and speaking up for survivors of sexual harassment), releasing an album, and being named a Time Person of the Year (alongside many other “silence breakers”), 2017 hasn’t been a great (or even average) year for a lot of people in the country. “Ya truly what could have gone better in 2017,” one Twitter user posited. “I need enough money to buy the privilege to be oblivious to everything,” another added. “To be fair, it’s been a good year for rich people,” a third joked. “I mean, the country is basically in flames, but at least T. Swift is doing alright!” another person noted.
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Damn. Here’s hoping 2018 is better for all of us.
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